Johnson Captures State Title In Baseball Championship
St Paul Johnson defeated Minneapolis Washburn 6-2 to win the state high school baseball title in Minneapolis. Grand Rapids beat Mankato 8-7 for third place after coming back from a deficit. Johnson pitcher Dick DeMike earned his third tournament win with a three-hitter.
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Stangland
Austin Packers Conquer Little Falls 16 to 1 for Consolation
Austin crushed Little Falls 16-1 to claim the consolation trophy in the 1958 Minnesota State High School baseball tournament at Metropolitan Stadium Bloomington. Winning pitcher Daryl Richardson led a 15 hit attack as the Packers rebound from an earlier 1-0 loss to Washburn to finish 17-2.
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Little Falls and Austin Play Tight Baseball Battle
Box score highlights Little Falls 6 and Austin 6 through six innings with key players including Richardson, Neus, and Sprander producing hits. Pitchers Mee Gesicsviscesssa and Richardson each excel with multiple strikeouts and a close game pace.
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Ring Verdict for DeJohn Draws Booing from Crowd
Syracuse boxer Mike DeJohn defeated Bob Baker of Pittsburgh by a unanimous 10 round decision at War Memorial Auditorium. Officials and most writers had DeJohn winning. Baker disputed the result after a slow start in his first fight in six months.
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Berg Leads Field in Western Open
Defending champion Patty Berg holds a one stroke lead after the third round of the Women's Western Open in Erie Pennsylvania. Berg shot 72 to stand 36 holes at 147, one ahead of Beverly Hansen of India California with Jackie Pung Kathy Cornelius and Wiffie Smith tied for third at 150.
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Calif
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Daly City
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Lakeland
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Visiting ballplayers bring topcoats to San Francisco stands
Visiting ballplayers arrive in San Francisco and bring topcoats for their seats as fans note the cold weather. The scene captures the season’s mood with players prepared for outdoor viewing and the crowd bundled for warmth.
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Star Hitter Leo Posada Breaks Leg in 53 Loss
Rochester’s star hitter Leo Posada fractured his leg while retreating to third on a pickoff attempt in a 53 loss to Davenport in the Three-I League. Posada was hospitalized. Davenport drew nine walks and collected six hits in the victory, with Don Mincher driving in two runs. Burlington beat Fox Cities 6-5 for a fifth straight win, while Cedar Rapids rallied late to top Green Bay 5-4 in extra innings. Green Bay built a 4-0 lead before Iowa's late barrage, with Stratton and Garner driving runs and Ed Donnelly pitching the sixth to finish Ken Georger’s four-hitter bids.
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Minor Loop results and league scores brief
Pacific Coast League results Phoenix 1 Sacramento 0 Vancouver 6 Portland 5 Salt Lake City 8 Seattle and San Diego 6 Spokane 5. International League Columbus 7 Buffalo 6 in 12 Toronto 2 Havana 6 Miami Montreal 2 Richmond 6 Rochester 0. American Assn Indianapolis 2 1 Omaha 1 5 Louisville 3 Minneapolis 2 in 11 Denver 5 Wichita 4 St Paul 12 Charleston 1.
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Colby junior notches second no hit game in school history
Tony Ruve of Rutherford New Jersey and Colby College hurled the second no hit no run game in school history this spring as his team beat Williams.
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Brown, Osborn and Richardson Named on All-State Team
Three players Terry Brown Daryl Richardson and Manly Osborn were named to the All State high school baseball team after the 1958 state tournament at Metropolitan Stadium St Paul Johnson and Minneapolis Washburn each had four selections Johnsons Nick DeMike the tourneys iron man plus Mark Skoog Gary Ostedt and Harold Vinnes led the group Washburn selections were Jerry Gustafson John Collier Howie Tyson and Rog Romfo other honorees included John Orbun Terry Gabrielson Herb Stangland Ken Weber and John Stalpes
Carleton Freshman Captures Women's Collegiate Golf Title
An 18 year old Carleton College freshman Carole pushing won the Women’s Collegiate golf championship at Ames with a 1 up victory over Judy Bell of Wichita Kansas in 19 holes. She defeated top players including JoAnne Gunderson Meriam Bailey and Bell in the final stretch.
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Minnesota
High School Track Stars Go to Russia
In Bakersfield, two high school athletes qualified for AAU track and field trip to Russia. Dallas Long, 18, Phoenix shot putter, and Paul Stuber, 16, Bellflower high jumper, appear likely to join Uncle Sam’s squad pending final approval. Long’s 60 feet 5 inches placed him second. Stuber’s 6-3 height aided a 6-9 second place effort though he failed at 6-9.
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Packers Hope to Snap Martin String Tonight
All Southern Minnesota League play unfolds with Emil Scheid's Austin Packers facing the league leaders Fairmont in a makeup at Marcuson Park tonight at 8 p.m. and a 8:30 p.m. rematch Sunday. Scheid seeks an eighth straight loss to Martin, aims to spark offense, and may insert Joe Raso at third if Fred die Folkes can play.
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Bunning Dominates Yankees as Crowds Roar in Detroit
Detroit pitcher Jim Bunning struck out 14 as 53,168 fans cheered his 7-1 win over the New York Yankees. He fanned every Yankee except Enos Slaughter and Bill Skowron, extending his hot stretch after a 3-0 shutout in New York last Sunday and matching his 20-win season pace from 1959.
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Cornell sophomore wins EIIL batting title with .483
Ithaca New York Mike Kaufman Cornell University sophomore third baseman captured the Eastern Intercollegiate League batting crown with an average of .483.
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Littler Emerges As Dark Horse In Flint Open
Gene Littler from Singing Hills California is touted as the dark horse in the Flint Open at Warwick Hills Grand Blanc. He sits two strokes back after 69, while Tommy Bolt leads at 69 with Casper Jr one behind. Sam Snead withdraws due to illness and Felds battle heavy rain halting play with rounds to resume.
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Tigers Norman Wins Like Casey Stengel, 8-2 Rise
The Associated Press reports Bill Norman, age 47, guiding Detroit Tigers to an 8-2 major league mark and a near-second place tie, after a 7-1 win over the Yankees. Jim Bunning fired 14 strikeouts in a standout outing, Al Kaline extended a 17 game hit streak, and the Tigers swept New York at Yankee Stadium.
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Kid Pitcher Aids Pirates in NL Title Chase
The Pirates rookie Curt Raydon and George Witt spark a 2-1 win over the Dodgers as Witt earns his first major league victory. Milwaukee Braves widen NL lead with 7-3 over the Cardinals while Philadelphia tops San Francisco 5-4. Chicago crushes Cincinnati 11-3.
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Lyle and rivals clash as South Border slate plays Sunday
Four South Border League games set for Sunday with Kasson at St Charles, Stewartville at Kasson and Ste wartville at Spring Valley. St Charles leads 6-1 after a 4-1 win over Lyle last week but must beat Kasson to stay ahead. Kasson and Stewartville, both 5-1, can overtake. Other matchups include Lyle at Manterville and LeRoy at Grand Meadow while three North Central contests feature Johnsburg at Little Cedar and St Ansgar at Stacyville. All games start 2 30 p.m.
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Blues and Albert Lea clash Sunday at Hayek Field
Austin Blues face Albert Lea Sunday at Hayek Field in a 2:30 p.m. clash that could lift Austin to third in the Down State League pennant race. The Blues won the season’s first meeting 8-0.
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Dairy Night Adds Cattle Parade to Austin Packers Game
The Dairy Night promotion for the June 29 Austin Packers vs Albert Lea game at Marcusen Park will feature dairy cows, the mother of prosperity, on display with Holsteins Guernseys and Jerseys. Dairy princesses, Statehood Centennial officials, marching bands, and free dairy products accompany coupons for free tickets with every purchase.
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Ames runner Covey makes finals in 440 at AAU meet
Bob Covey of Ames Iowa and the University of Kansas earned a finals berth in the 440 yard dash at the National AAU track meet. He finished third in Friday's qualifying with a 47.8 second clocking.
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Ames
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Boxing Card Report From San Dingo Promoter
Monroe Ratliff of Los Angeles knocked out Bob Parrish of Los Angeles in a match held in San Dingo. The card lists Melbourne and Rome venues with participants Al Williams and Sandy Assogna, indicating an international fixture on the program.
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Pueblo Hurler Gets No Hitter
Pueblo right hander Dave Stenhouse pitched a no hitter in a 5-0 win over Topeka, facing 28 batters with 11 strikeouts and one error erased by a double play. The no hitter follows Hal Trosky Jr.’s earlier gem in the Western League. Pueblo remains tied for fourth with Sioux City as Colorado Springs leads.
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NCAA Golf Tournament Ends After Week in Williamstown
The NCAA golf championship concludes its seven day run in Williamstown Massachusetts on June 28.
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